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Gulf Anglers Rejoice: Lack of Hurricanes Brings Crystal Clear Waters and Fantastic Fishing
The absence of hurricanes and tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico has brought a welcome surprise for anglers: crystal clear waters and incredible fishing opportunities. After a dry summer and a strong early cold front, the shallow waters west …
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Panama Snapper Sets Sights on World Record
An angler fishing in Panama has landed a massive Cubera snapper that could set a new world record. Toni Peiro, a guest at Los Buzos Resort, caught the behemoth fish on his last day of fishing with the lodge. The …
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Chicago Fishing Scene Abuzz with Record-Breaking Walleye Catch
A memorable birthday outing for Leo Garza turned into a fishing trip for the ages, as he landed a whopping 14.3-pound walleye in Chicago’s Lake Michigan waters. The catch, made on a half-ounce jigging spoon dressed with white tinsel hair, …
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Rescuers Free 500-Pound Leatherback Sea Turtle Tangled in Cape Cod Bay Fishing Gear
A 500-pound leatherback sea turtle entangled in multiple sets of fishing gear was successfully rescued last Wednesday in Cape Cod Bay by the Marine Animal Entanglement Response team from the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown. According to officials, the …
56-Pound Almaco Jack Shatters North Carolina State Record Off Outer Banks
A new state fishing record has been set in North Carolina for Almaco Jack, a species known for its powerful runs and deepwater fights. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has officially certified the massive …
Monster Carp Shatters Connecticut Freshwater Record at Over 58 Pounds
A new benchmark in Connecticut freshwater fishing has been set. On June 21, 2025, Norbert “Norbie” Samok of Westchester County, New York, landed a massive 58.05-pound common carp from Lake Zoar, rewriting the state’s record books. Officially confirmed by the …
Miracle Catch: Florida Woman Hooks Record African Pompano on Light Tackle
Yvonne Norman of Lake Asbury, Florida, may have landed a new world record while trolling off the coast of St. Augustine on June 16. While targeting king mackerel with her brother, Will Van Duyn, Norman hooked and landed an African …
Reeling in Innovation: How One Texan Is 3D-Printing His Way to Better Bass Catches
The future of fishing is here—and it’s being printed, not purchased. One inventive Texas angler is proving that innovation and a bit of tech-savvy thinking can revolutionize how bass are caught. Meet Goya Lin, a Texas fisherman who designs and …
Angler Catches Largest Freshwater Fish Ever Landed in Connecticut
On May 25, 2025, Connecticut angler Rafal Wlazlo etched his name into the state’s fishing history books by landing an enormous 45-pound, 8-ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah. This remarkable catch has now been officially confirmed and certified by the …
Could Fishing Be Rewiring Fish Evolution?
Commercial and recreational fishing may be doing more than just reducing fish populations—it could be reshaping the very evolution of fish species. As global fisheries remove an estimated 1.6 trillion wild fish annually, emerging research suggests that the traits making …
Biloxi Angler Reels in Historic Vermilion Snapper, Setting New Mississippi Saltwater Record
The Gulf waters off Mississippi have once again proven themselves a rich fishing ground, as Biloxi resident Joseph Hoang etched his name into state history books with a record-breaking catch. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) officially certified Hoang’s …
Morgan Wallen’s ‘Fishing ID’ Promo Hits a Snag with Some Fans
Morgan Wallen is topping charts again with his latest album, I’m The Problem—a sprawling 37-track release co-written by 49 songwriters. The physical versions of the album, sold exclusively at Target, are flying off shelves, not just for the music, but …
Angler Lands Giant 24-Pound Brown Trout, Shattering Shaver Lake Record
A quiet day of fishing at Shaver Lake turned into a legendary moment for 72-year-old angler Steve Jones on May 16, when he landed the lake’s largest recorded brown trout. The fish measured an astonishing 37.5 inches and weighed in …














